Vatterott College-Kansas City

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    2018 Undergraduate Tuition
    $11,392
    3.31% growth from 2017
    2017 Average Net Price
    $19,291
    After Financial Aid
    2015 Default Rate
    26%
    on Student Loans
    2017 Enrolled Students
    260
    100% Full-Time
    2017 Graduation Rate
    45.7%
    126 Graduates

    About

    Vatterott College-Kansas City is a higher education institution located in Clay County, MO. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Vatterott College-Kansas City were Automobile Mechanics Technology (26 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (9 degrees), and General Cosmetology (5 degrees).

    In 2018, 112 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Vatterott College-Kansas City. 20.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 79.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (76 degrees), 4.47 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (17 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Vatterott College-Kansas City is $11,392, which is $3,232 more than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Vatterott College-Kansas City was 26%, corresponding to 1420 out of the 5,464 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at Vatterott College-Kansas City is $11,392.

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,291.

    In 2017, 84% of undergraduate students attending Vatterott College-Kansas City received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $11,392
    2018 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2018, the cost of tuition at Vatterott College-Kansas City was $11,392.

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    Average Net Price

    $19,291
    2017 Value
    3.13%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2017 Vatterott College-Kansas City had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,291. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Vatterott College-Kansas City grew by 3.13%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $6,258
    Room and Board
    $1,643
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Vatterott College-Kansas City was of $6,258 in 2018. The cost of room and board increased by 1.82% between 2017 and 2018.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,643. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 25.9% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    84%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    82%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    84% of undergraduate students at Vatterott College-Kansas City received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 3.45% with respect to 2016, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Student Loan Default Rate

    Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
    26%
    2015 Default Rate
    1420
    Number of Defaults

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Vatterott College-Kansas City was 26%, which represents 1420 out of the 5464 total borrowers.

    A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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    Enrollment

    Vatterott College-Kansas City had a total enrollment of 260 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Vatterott College-Kansas City is 260 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Vatterott College-Kansas City are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Vatterott College-Kansas City, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.5% White, 20.8% Black or African American, 5.38% Hispanic or Latino, 2.69% Two or More Races, 1.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.769% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.385% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Vatterott College-Kansas City in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (51.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (16%) and White Female (13.7%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Vatterott College-Kansas City in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 260 students. The full-time enrollment at Vatterott College-Kansas City is 260 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Vatterott College-Kansas City are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    59%
    2017 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Vatterott College-Kansas City was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Vatterott College-Kansas City had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)
    1. White
      173 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      54 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      14 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Vatterott College-Kansas City is 66.5% White, 20.8% Black or African American, 5.38% Hispanic or Latino, 2.69% Two or More Races, 1.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.769% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.385% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2018, 66 fewer women than men received degrees from Vatterott College-Kansas City. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Vatterott College-Kansas City is white (76 degrees awarded). There were 4.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (17 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Vatterott College-Kansas City is Automobile Mechanics Technology (26 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (9 degrees) and General Cosmetology (5 degrees).

    In 2018,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Vatterott College-Kansas City, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (54 degrees awarded), Construction (7 degrees), and Precision Production (11 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Software developers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Vatterott College-Kansas City are Software developers (649,600 people), Other managers (142,147 people), Computer occupations, all other (134,565 people), Computer & information systems managers (115,943 people), and Computer support specialists (89,216 people).

    The most specialized majors at Vatterott College-Kansas City in 2018 are Mechanical Technologies (54 degrees awarded), Construction (7 degrees), Precision Production (11 degrees), Engineering Technologies (8 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Cardiovascular technologists and technicians
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Vatterott College-Kansas City are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

    The most specialized majors at Vatterott College-Kansas City are Mechanical Technologies (54 degrees awarded), Construction (7 degrees), Precision Production (11 degrees), Engineering Technologies (8 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Computer Systems Design
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Vatterott College-Kansas City are Computer Systems Design (644,784 people), Construction (148,069 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (100,000 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (88,479 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (82,347 people).

    The most specialized majors at Vatterott College-Kansas City are Mechanical Technologies (54 degrees awarded), Construction (7 degrees), Precision Production (11 degrees), Engineering Technologies (8 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Vatterott College-Kansas City.
    Most Common (2018)
    1. Automobile Mechanics Technology
      26 degrees awarded
    2. Dental Assisting
      9 degrees awarded
    3. General Cosmetology
      5 degrees awarded

    In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Vatterott College-Kansas City was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 26 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    89
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2018
    23
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2018

    In 2018, 89 degrees were awarded to men at Vatterott College-Kansas City, which is 3.87 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (23).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2018, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Vatterott College-Kansas City in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 25 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2018, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Vatterott College-Kansas City in Dental Assisting, which is 8 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    32%
    100% Completion Time
    39%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2017, 32% of students graduating from Vatterott College-Kansas City completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)
    1. White
      76 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      17 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      7 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Vatterott College-Kansas City is white (76 degrees awarded). There were 4.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (17 degrees).

    6.25% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)
    1. White Male
      162 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      136 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Male
      133 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Vatterott College-Kansas City is white male (162 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (136 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vatterott College-Kansas City are: Sales and related, with 4 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $649k
    Instructional Salaries
    12
    Number of Employees

    In 2017, Vatterott College-Kansas City paid a total of $649k to 12 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.5% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vatterott College-Kansas City were Sales and related with 4 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

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